US rotary rig count increases slightly to 1,163 units

US drilling activity increased slightly this week with a total 1,163 rotary rigs working across the country and in coastal waters, Baker Hughes Inc. officials reported Friday. That�s 12 more rigs, including 9 land units, than the previous week and a strong increase from the 768 that were making hole a year ago.

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